Investing in Education

Expanding Opportunity

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Dear Friend, Happy Summer! The season officially began last Wednesday, and with our natural beauty, fun and entertainment, there's no better place to be than the Granite State. I hope you are able to get outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather. Last week, I visited River Valley Community College (RVCC) in Lebanon to discuss my legislation, the Workforce Development Investment Act, which…

Kuster Discusses Proposed After-School Program Cuts During Visit to Concord Boys & Girls Club

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(Concord, NH)- Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined community leaders, education providers and mental health professionals at the Concord Boys & Girls Club to highlight President Trump’s proposed budget cuts to after-school programs, and the impact they will have on children’s health and well-being. Kuster was joined by Chris Emond, Executive Director of the…

Fighting for Facts

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Dear Friends, The news coming out of the White House over the last week has been alarming. It seems like every day there are new troubling reports. I’m hopeful that the recent appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel will help lead to answers about the firing of former FBI Director James Comey. The American people deserve to know the details about foreign interference in…

Kuster Statement on Reported Trump Education Funding Cuts

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Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on reports that the Trump Administration is proposing cuts of $10.6 billion to federal education initiatives: "These reported cuts by the Trump Administration are a sharp contrast with the needs of children and families across the country. Public education is one of the cornerstones of our nation and is a promise we must…

Kuster Helps Introduce Legislation to Assist Students Dealing with Loan Debt

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Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) helped introduce legislation to assist students in New Hampshire and across the country refinance their loans at lower rates. Kuster is an original co-sponsor of the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act, led by Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). Last year, a report found that New Hampshire…

Kuster Statement on President Trumps Budget Proposal

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Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on the preliminary budget proposal released by President Trump for Fiscal Year 2018: “President Trump’s preliminary budget proposal is simply a disaster for our economy, environment, seniors, and hardworking families in New Hampshire and across the country. This budget proposal should raise red flags for…

Standing Up for What's Right

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Dear Friends, Happy March! It’s been another busy week, and as we celebrate the start of Women’s History Month I wanted to share a few important updates with you. This week, I was joined for the second year by Susan Messinger of Holderness at a CARA Family Day event hosted by the Addiction Policy Forum. Susan’s son, Carl Messinger, tragically passed away from…

Hearing from Constituents Like You

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Dear Friends, I hope you all had a great long weekend! It’s been a busy and productive week in the Granite State. I’ve had the opportunity to travel all over the Second District the last few days and have loved visiting with and hearing from my constituents along the way.  On Tuesday, I visited New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) in Concord to introduce a new piece…

Kuster Statement on University of New Hampshire Tuition-Free plan for NH Students

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(Concord, NH) – Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on UNH’s new tuition-free program for full-time New Hampshire students: “I commend UNH on their announcement of the Granite Guarantee, which will provide free tuition to full-time, first-year New Hampshire students who are receiving federal Pell grants.  For too many Granite State…

Kuster introduces legislation aimed at increasing STEM learning in early education

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(Concord, NH) – This morning, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) introduced legislation aimed at increasing STEM learning in early education during a visit to the Child and Family Development Center at NHTI-Concord’s Community College. The legislation will establish a competitive grant program under the jurisdiction of the Department of Education to provide assistance for…